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Command & Control Personal Computer (C2PC)

Operational User's Conference
February 3-5 2004

Presented By

WO WJ. Bush, C2PC Project Officer

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Agenda

1. Description

2. Program Status

3. Current and Future C2PC Features

4. Near Term Plan

5. Testing

6. Training

7. Requirement Process

8. Configuration Control Board

9. Points of Contact

10. Helpful Websites

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Description

• C2PC is the bridge for all the MAGTF C4ISR systems and the
designated Joint Tactical COP Workstation for all Services

o COP display and management tool that works with GCCS-based
systems

o BFSATool - can stand alone and work in a low-bandwidth and
unreliable

communication environment
- generates and disseminates automated PLI updates
- works with various tactical radios

o

Software Foundation - Software Development Kit for an open
development

environment “Portfolio'' of BF applications

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Program Status

• Dec 02

• Jan 03

Workstation

• Jan 03

• Jul 03

• Sep 03

by

• Jan 04

Joint Configuration Control Board established
C2PC designated as the Joint Tactical COP

Marine Corps became the Executive Agent

C2PC became a program of record

C2PC 5. 9. 0.3 fielded to all Services and accepted
DISA in their COE baseline

Patch 6 delivered to MCSC and DISA

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5. 9. 0.3 Features

Track Dissemination

- Improved disconnected ops with GW/MTGW turn-around

- Track subscription filters for smart push of track picture

- Blue PLI Multi-cast support (EPLRS 10. X compatibility) with VMF

- EPLRS to SINGCARS forwarding of VMF K05.1

Visualization

- Commercial mapping products (ESRI Shape file format)

- Overlay enhancements: text labels, more MILSTD-2525B tactical
graphics

- All MIL-STD-2525B warfighting symbology

Communications

- VMF message processing with CMP (MCS-TCO interface and DACT
messaging)

- VMF Message Wizards for selected messages

- MIL-STD-2045-47001B Support (Compression and S/R)

- Communications SDK for 3 rd party developer access to C2PC

New Software Development Kits (SDKs)

- Communications and GPS

-Use r4nt e rface Enhanceme nts

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Customizable Menus

6.0 Features

* 4.x Interoperability (Exchange of tracks and
overlays)

* Overlay enhancements: text labels, more MIL-STD-
2525B tactical graphics (including MOOTW symbology)

* Steer To Screen (AAAV/EFV)

* Desktop clock w/ local or Zulu time, or both

* 3D Map with tracks symbols

* VMF Enhancements

* Address Book GW Plug-In (Address Book
Synchronization)

* Windows XP Support

* Role Based Logon & Profile Mgmt Phase 1

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6.1 Features

C/JMTK (Phase 1) - All map rendering via CJMTK

Unit Aggregation for display

Cop Sync Tools (CST) permissions support.

User Roles and Profiles (Phase 2)

Coordinated Development/Fielding of C2PC Injectors

- Core DSTB (Terrain Analysis) Injector

- Fire Plan Sketch Injector

- FIOP WEEMC Applications (ADOCS- like mission managers)

- Updated Intel Office Injector for GCCS 4.x

Communications

- VMF R5 and MIL-STD-2045-47001C Support

- FBCB2 interoperability (MDP support)

MCS Requirements

- VMF Message Automation (NBC Messages 3 and 5)

- USMTF Message Automation (ASAS Interoperability)

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Near Term Plan

• Life cycle management of 5.9

• Continue 6.0 development based on mission critical
requirements, fielding is planned for 4th Qtr 04

• Continue C-JMTK migration effort, partial C-JMTK functionality
will be included in 6.1, to be released in 2 nd Qtr 05

• Conduct local Marine Corps user's conference at the MEFs

• Continue to make liaison with C2PC customers internally and
externally as well as the third party developers for C2PC
improvement and development

• Work with TECOM on the training aspect

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Testing

Contractor

• Application Level Test

Government

• SPAWAR, Charleston SC Independent Verification ^Validation
Test

• MCTSSA, Camp Pendleton CA, System of Systems Integration
Test

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Training

Marine Corps C2PC training is provided in a variety of forum at
different formal and informal school houses.

• Expeditionary Warfare School

• School of Advanced Warfighting

• Command & Control System School

• Expeditionary Warfare Training Group/Atlantic/Pacific

• Navy Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center

• MAGTF Staff Training Program

• MAGTF Integrated Systems Training Centers

• Marine Corps Systems Command Sponsored

Mobile Training Teams

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Requirement Process

Users
(USMC
and J oint)

Systems/

Programs

Developers

User's

Conference

MCTSSA

Helpdesk

C2PC Web
Site

COE C2PC
News Group

SPAWAR

Charleston

NGIT - San
Diego

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Configuration Control Board (CCB)

Marine Corps CCB

• Usually conducted the day before the JCCB

• Representation consists of GC2, Intel, EFV, and MCWL. We need
MCCDC, MCTSSA, and MEFs participation.

• Review, prioritize, and vote on Marine Corps requirements
Joint CCB

• Usually conducted quarterly on Wed & Thurs, second week of
Mar, Jun, Sept, and Dec

• Voting members consist of Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air
Force, Coast Guard, DISA, and SOCOM

• CCB primary responsibilities are review, prioritize, and vote
on existing and new requirements from all Services

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Points Of Contact

PG 12 - C2PC Project Officer

WO W.J. Bush, 703 432 4288, bushwj@mcsc.usmc.mil

PG 12 - Ground C2 Lead Engineer

Mr. Ed DeVilliers, 703 432 3085,
devilliersem@mcsc.usmc.mil

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POC Continued

Support Contractors

Northrop Grumman

Titan Corporation

Mission Systems

Mr. Mike Drennan
Engineer Support
703 432 4269

drennanml@mcsc.usmc.mil

mike.drennan@ngc.com

Ms. S. Ping Chen
Program Support
540 658 9407
ping.chen@titan.com
chenp@mcsc.usmc.mil

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POC Continued

Software Development Team

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, San Diego

CA

Mr. Ed Constantine - Program Manager
(858) 621-5401, ed.constantine@ngc.com

Mr. Ken Newman - Software Lead
(858) 621-5484, ken.newman@ngc.com

Mr. Kris Brawn - Technical Lead
(858) 621-5463, kris.brawn@ngc.com

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Helpful Websites

MCTSSA - HelpDesk
Toll Free: (800) 808-7634
COM: (760) 725-0533; DSN: (312) 365-0533
NIPRNET: c4i.helpdesk@mctssa.usmc.mil
SIPRNET: http://www.mctssa.usmc.mil,
helpdesk@mctssa.usmc.mil

C2PC Homepage

https://tacmobile.spawar.navy.mil

MARCORSYSCOM Website
http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil

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